Miscellaneous Reviewsfor no particular reason, (or maybe there is...)

Old Detroit amber aleFrankenmuth Brewery - Frankenmuth, Michigan

A light amber color pour with a thin lacey head clinging to the side of the glass. A rich malty, sweet grass aroma. Old Detroit is a light bodied ale with a smooth caramely, malty flavor with a sweet hop finish. Harkens back to a time when choosing a beer was simpler, yet also a matter of pride.

Grande Reserve 17 - 2017Unibroue Brewery - Chambly, Quebec, CanadaA barrel aged dark ale matured in the bottle for 1 year before sampling. Pours with a nice thick head and has a pleasant citrus and butterscotch aroma. An excellent beer to sip and relax with, out on the terrace. It has a nice bittersweet taste of molasses, hint of cinnamon, a little woodsy flavor from the oak barrel aging, and a slight alcohol presence. Overall this is a smooth, mellow and creamy ale which should be enjoyed with the same type of background music and atmosphere.

Zombie Monkie Robust Porter - 2017Tallgrass Brewing Co. - Manhattan, KansasWe enjoyed this robust porter straight from the can, but poured a sample amount into a glass for color foam review. It is has more carbonation than expected, yet has a creamy smooth mouthfeel. The head is thick and lacy. It has a nice roasted hop aroma and flavor. The finish is bitter like a bakers chocolate. A smooth and not so heavy porter that can be enjoyed while relaxing at the end of the day.

Space Dust IPA-2017Elysian Brewing Co. - Seattle, WashingtonFor February 2017, the month of love and romance, the retroden reviews Space Dust IPA simply for the love of beer! IPA lovers will definitely enjoy this hoppy and bitter brew under moonlit, star filled skies. With a grapefruit aroma and a thick foamy head, relax in front of a campfire with some friends, or with that special someone.

Paranormal Imperial Pumpkin Ale - 2016Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery, Barrie, Ontario, CanadaA healthy pour into the skull mug left a thick bubbly head atop the deep, dark brown brew. It had a pleasant balanced aroma of hops, cinnamon, and ginger. Not your typical pumpkin beer, this has a nice blend of spices. A malty mouthfeel, tasted of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pinchyness of ginger. Served slightly chilled, a tasty brew to sip through the night while watching a spooky movie.

Vamplifier - Hoppy Red Ale 2016Magic Hat Brewing Company, So. Burlington, VermontJust in time for the Halloween season. As the name suggests, its a hoppy red ale. This beer has the light aroma of an IPA that gets your taste buds ready for that hoppy bite. But wait, The first sensation is that of maltiness like an Oktoberfest, then the hops kick in. Not too hoppy, but well balanced. If you like vampires, amplified music, and good beer, you're sure to enjoy this Halloween treat.

Old Tankard Ale - 20161937 Brewer's log recipeBrewed by Pabst Brewing Company, La Crosse, WisconsinAn excellent recipe to resurrect from the past. Old Tankard has a medium-dark caramel color complimented by a thick foamy head. This brew has a nice malty mouth-feel and slight bitterness that makes it a well balanced option for any occasion. Best shared with friends on a hot summer day! It inspires visions of pubs from the old days. All the patrons at the underground lounge give this one two thumbs up!(even if they don't have thumbs)

Reunion Ale - 2015A Beer For Hopebrewed and bottled at Shmaltz Brewing Company, Clifton Park, New York, in collaboration with Terrapin Beer Company, Athens, Georgia.Wooly Mammoth brought this ale to share at Thanksgiving dinner. An excellent choice, as this a tribute to a friend and raise funds for Myeloma and bone cancer research. Brewed with Belgian yeast, and a multitude of additions, like pumpkin, cocoa nibs, ginger, chilli pepper and much more. Don't let the list of ingredients scare you off. The brewers of this special ale have really nailed it. It has a deep dark brown color and a thin dissipating head. Enjoy the pleasant aroma as you approach the glass for that first taste. Immediately there is a good flavor of a dark Belgian ale, with flavors of chocolate, lightly spiced. The after taste leaves a slightly sweet velvety mouthfeel with the presents of ginger and the slightest heat from the chili pepper. All of the flavors continue to come out as you work your way down to the bottom of the glass. Best served slightly chilled, this is a great choice to share with family and friends and give thanks.

AltheaBelgian-Style Dubbel Alebrewed with plumsWeyerbacher Brewing Company - Easton, PennsylvaniaThe Greek meaning of the name Althea is"healing". A portion of the proceeds from this brew go toward helping those undergoing breast cancer treatment.

For the Belgian Ale lover, this brew has excellent aroma and color. I enjoyed sipping away at this one on a crisp autumn evening. Best served in a tulip glass, only slightly chilled to allow the full experience of flavors. It had a thin lacy head and nice amount of carbonation. The plum notes only came through as a pleasant underlying aftertaste.

Mr. Blue SkyAmerican Wheat AleGriffin Claw Brewing company - Birmingham, MichiganI nice crisp and satisfying brew to enjoy on a sunny Spring day. Along with the typical wheat beer notes of grapefruit and banana, Griffin Claw has added coriander to give it a nice and unique compliment.

Fifth Voyage Coconut PorterCranker's Brewery - Big Rapids MichiganA dark, dark brown pour with a bubblyy tan head. Typical porter flavors of coffee and chocolate followed by a hint of coconut which gives it a slightly sweet finish. Has a smooth, malty mouthfeel and more carbonation than expected. Best served chilled for maximum flavor. A good choice at the end of any voyage!